Old Fort Days Rodeo To Feature Mutton Bustin’

Entries are being accepted for the Mutton Bustin’ event, part of the Old Fort Days Rodeo May 26-31 at Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Blvd.

Entries are being accepted for the Mutton Bustin’ event, part of the Old Fort Days Rodeo May 26-31 at Kay Rodgers Park, 4400 Midland Blvd.

All participants must be between the ages of 4 and 6 years old and not weigh more than 60 pounds. Qualifying events will be held nightly at 5 p.m. at Hugh Hardin Arena, with the main event following the bareback riding each night in Harper Stadium.

Contestants can pre-register by downloading and printing out the 2014 Rules Form and Release form and mailing both of them along with the $10 entry fee to: Kay Rodgers Park, P.O. Box 4145, Fort Smith, AR 72904.

Pre-registration is not required, but is encouraged; walk-ups will be allowed to register each night, but only as slots are available. Only 50 contestants each night will be allowed to participate. The minor release form must be signed and filled out the night the contestant is to ride.